The Big Questions That Will Define 2026

This week on The Group Chat: Rising water and rising anger over this week's flood chaos.And, frustration over planned reforms for renters and their landlords.Plus - a rare climbdown and shift in tone from the Trump White House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Group Chat: How do we deal with the chaos Donald Trump brings to the world stage?And, the courage of two women who shared their stories after images were manipulated and posted online. Plus - pushy parents or privileged son? Is there a right side in the Beckham family feud? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Group Chat:We look at the issues that could shape the agenda in the coming months.We're also looking back ten years at our own version of the 2016 TikTok craze.Plus, critics react to Elon Musk's claim that he has shut down the sexualised feature of the Grok AI tool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Group Chat: Gavan joins us from China where he's covering the Taoiseach's official visit. We examine another extraordinary week of Donald Trump on the world stage.Plus, will the government here face down Elon Musk and his Grok AI tool? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Group Chat: Can Micheál Martin move on from the Jim Gavin fiasco? And, one woman's experience of emergency accomodation and calling a hotel a home. Plus, we look back at some of the stories we've enjoyed covering over the past year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Group Chat: Sky News Special Correspondent Alex Crawford tells us about reporting from the battle frontlines. And, Ireland’s media minister talks tough about online safety.Plus, world Excel champion Diarmuid Early finds that winning formula. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Group Chat: A major new plan to cut red tape and speed up infrastructure.A wartime leader pays a historic visit to Ireland. Plus, what's the story behind those cringe videos that politicians keep posting online? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Group Chat:Is Donald Trump being played by Russia in the latest bid to end the war in Ukraine? TikTok coming under more pressure to protect young users from harmful content on the platform. Plus, the Cork farmer who's vowed to track down the cattle rustlers who stole some of his prized herd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Group Chat:Paschal Donohoe's departure prompts a partial reshuffle, but how big of a blow is it for the Government?Ivan Yates defends giving training and commentary on the presidential election. Plus, following the play-off draw that sees the Republic of Ireland away to Czechia, is it too soon to dream? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Group Chat:Is it fair to describe the Government's new housing plan as more of the same? The Catherine Connolly presidency has officially started, so what can we expect? And, just over one month on what's happening with the Gaza ceasefire? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.